verb🔗ShareFunkeln, sprühenTo emit sparks; to throw off ignited or incandescent particles"The wood was sparkling in the bonfire."Das Holz funkelte im Lagerfeuer.physicsenergyappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Sharefunkelte, blitzte(by extension) To shine as if throwing off sparks; to emit flashes of light; to scintillate; to twinkle"The stars sparkle in the sky."Die Sterne funkeln am Himmel.appearancenatureenergyphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Sharefunkelte, glänzteTo manifest itself by, or as if by, emitting sparks; to glisten; to flash."The diamonds in her ring sparkled in the sunlight. "Die Diamanten in ihrem Ring funkelten im Sonnenlicht.appearancenatureenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePerlen, schäumenTo emit little bubbles, as certain kinds of liquors; to effervesce"sparkling water"SprudelwasserdrinkfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Sharefunkelte, glitzerteTo emit in the form or likeness of sparks."The worn flint sparkled briefly when struck with the steel. "Der abgenutzte Feuerstein funkelte kurz, als er mit dem Stahl geschlagen wurde.appearanceenergyqualityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Sharefunkelte, glitzerteTo disperse."Incorrect example: The fireworks sparkled in the night sky. (This illustrates "shining brightly" not "dispersing") Correct example: The salt sparkled across the icy road, helping to melt it. "Das Salz funkelte über die eisige Straße und half, sie zu schmelzen.appearanceactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Sharefunkelte, glitzerteTo scatter on or over."The baker sparkled sugar crystals over the freshly baked cookies. "Der Bäcker funkelte Zuckerkristalle über die frisch gebackenen Kekse.appearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
